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Avocado Crema
Avocado Crema is a luscious blend of creamy ripe avocados, tangy Greek yogurt, and bright lemon juice with a hint of chili heat. Smooth and fluffy, this versatile sauce is perfect for dolloping or dipping.
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 10 servings (about 2 cups)
Calories: 738 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, cut into large chunks
- 1/2 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- kosher salt and black pepper
- water as needed
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients and whip. To the bowl of a food processor fitted with an S blade, add the avocados, yogurt, and lemon zest and juice. Add red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper, if using, and a big pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth and fluffy, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides of the food processor, about 3 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning and texture. Taste and adjust seasoning. If the crema is too thick add 1 teaspoon of water at a time and blend until smooth.
- Serve or store. Serve the crema immediately or transfer it to an airtight jar and store it in the fridge for up to three days.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
73.8kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4.8g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
0.9g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.9g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
0.5mg
(0%)
Sodium
66.4mg
(3%)
Potassium
225.9mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.9g
(2%)
Vitamin A
91.1IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
9.7mg
(11%)
Calcium
19.1mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings (about 2 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 738
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73.8kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.9g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 66.4mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 225.9mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 91.1IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 19.1mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.